Author Archives: martykaplan

Sunday, March 25, 2012 Daylight savings came to Spain last night and once again we are none hours ahead of California and eight when it comes to Boulder, Colorado.  Rachel is still fighting a cold and I hope that it … Continue reading →

Saturday, March 24, 2012 We have just finished a fantastic breakfast of lox, onions and eggs and Susan is on the couch reading and I, obviously, am in front of the computer writing today’s edition of the blog.  We have … Continue reading →

Friday, March 23, 2012 The sun has returned to Valencia and so has the warm weather.  It makes one want to get out and get around, even if one has to limit the quantity of both out and around.  I … Continue reading →

Wednesday, March 21, 2012 Rachel is back in Boulder and her suitcase is in Cincinnati.  It seems that the young lady who checked Rachel in on her Air Europa flight to Paris, actually checked in the wrong passenger.  Both Rachel … Continue reading →

Tuesday, March 20, 2012 It’s as if last week never happened.  The falla outside the balcony has gone up in flames and disappeared; traffic is once again flowing down Borrull; the street has been cleared of all debris; the sun … Continue reading →

Monday, March 19, 2012 It is hard to believe that Rachel arrived a week ago and will be leaving very early tomorrow morning to catch a flight that will take her to Paris and from there to San Francisco.  Her … Continue reading →

Sunday, March 18, 2012 It’s another warm sunny day with temperatures tickling the low 70’s.  I have just returned from Opencor where I picked up a few items so that we can have fajitas for lunch.  Susan and Rachel went … Continue reading →

Saturday, March 17, 2012 We will be heading out to the Cuchara Mágica this evening for a 9:30 paella date.  In addition to Pepe and Sara, Paquito and Giocodimani, Miguel Ángel Gea is in town with his friend, Ana, and … Continue reading →

Friday, March 16, 2012 In about two hours I should know what the official story is with my left knee.  The prescribed medication has helped somewhat in diminishing the pain and I can now sleep through the night…well, almost so.  … Continue reading →

Thursday, March 14, 2012 It is yet another sunny day here in Valencia and it will be dry and sunny for the intense celebration that will take place beginning on Friday and ending on Monday.  This is in marked contrast … Continue reading →